Shambhala. In Search of the Himalayan Stronghold

Nikolai Roerich — one of the most prominent philosophers of the 20th century, an outstanding artist, celebrated traveler, as well as an archaeologist, writer, and public figure.
From 1923 to 1928, Roerich dedicated himself to the Central Asian expedition. Having traveled more than 25 thousand kilometers through deserts and mountains, he came close to the goal of his spiritual quest — the mythical land of Shambhala, a place of convergence between East and West.

In this book, brilliant narratives on the synthesis of cultures of different peoples are collected: «Shambhala Shining», «The Heart of Asia», «Maitreya», «Altai — Himalayas» and others. The travel notes of Nikolai Roerich immerse the reader in the spiritual life of Inner Asia, its ethnography, religion, and history. You will also find stories and essays here that will help approach an understanding of «the most sacred word» and «the cornerstone concept of Asia» — the Stronghold of the Great Knowledge and Light.